What is a NAFI Special Interest Group (SIG)?: A member's only conversational group with a common topic of interest and desire to share knowledge in a casual setting.
Examples of SIGs are instruction in specific equipment like tailwheel, rotorcraft, twin-engine, high performance aircraft, seaplanes, and other topical areas suggested by members.
Think of it as a “digital chapter”
SIGs are a fun and educational way to engage with fellow members in specific areas of interest! They give you the opportunity to connect with fellow instructors, make new friends, and discuss the specific parts of flight instruction that you find most interesting and entertaining.
We are actively looking for ideas and volunteers to expand the SIG program! Please contact us with your ideas and/or interest in volunteering via email [email protected]
Hosting require access to video conference software allowing for 10+ users at the same time with no time limit.
Communicate with NAFI SIGs and Ask Questions: Additional functionality for the NAFI website has been added to facilitate questions and conversation for each SIG group. SIG forums will be moderated by NAFI and each SIG host to allow for continued conversation between meetings, as well as questions regarding the group, meeting schedules, and reminders. Members will find access to the SIG Forum via "Quick Links" on the right side of the website after logging in.
For those interested in all things helicopter and rotorcraft instruction, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from transition students to autorotations, or anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie with fellow “rotor-heads”.
Hosting Member: Phillip Polstra NAFI# 219380
Next Meeting: Thursday December 5, 7:00 PM Eastern
The Rotorcraft SIG meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7 PM Eastern
2.Glider Instructors SIG:
For those interested in all things glider and glider instruction, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from transition students to soaring, or anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie.
Hosting Member: Scott Manley NAFI# 225619
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 9:00 PM Eastern
The Glider Instructors SIG meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9 PM Eastern
3. New Instructors SIG:
For newly certificated instructors flight or ground who are interested in sharing their experiences to date, and learning for everyone's collective journey. More seasoned instructors are welcome to join in the conversation as instructor mentors!
Hosting Member: Beth Rehm NAFI# 221866
Next Meeting: Sunday, December 8, 8:00 PM Eastern
The New Instructors SIG meets on the second Sunday of every month at 8 PM Eastern
4. Drone Instructors Group:
For those interested in all things UAV and Drone instruction, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from line of sight, control issues, or anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie.
Hosting Member: Wayne Bailey NAFI# 225758
Next Meeting: Monday, December 9,7:00 PM Eastern
The Drone Instructors SIG meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM Eastern
5. Simulator Instructors Group:
Hosting Member: Liam Tuohy NAFI# 228454
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 PM Eastern
The Simulator Instructors SIG meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM Eastern
6.Instrument Instructors SIG:
For those interested in all things CFII and instrument flight instruction, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from scan, teaching straight and level, Holds, or anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie.
Hosting Member: Jan Squillace NAFI# 218280
Next Meeting: Monday, December 16, 7:00 PM Eastern
The Instrument Instructors SIG meets on the third Monday of every month at 7 PM Eastern
7. Seaplane Instructors Group:
For those interested in all things seaplane and seaplane instruction, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from transition students to seaplanes, or anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie.
Hosting Member: Mike Pearson NAFI# 23282
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 19, 8:30 PM Eastern
The Seaplane Instructors SIG meets on the third Thursday of every month at 8:30 PM Eastern
8.Instructors Teaching Instructors SIG:
For those interested in teaching and training new instructors, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from developing a syllabus, surviving the checkride, teaching a new CFI, or anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie.
Hosting Member: Bob Meder NAFI# 18567
Next Meeting: Sunday, December 15, 8:00 PM Eastern
The Instructors Teaching Instructors SIG meets on the third Sunday of every month at 8 PM Eastern
9. 141 Instructors Group:
For those interested in all things 141 and collegiate instruction, join us for a community discussion to share ideas on topics ranging from TCOs, career structured training and anything the group suggests. Share stories, learn trade secrets, and build camaraderie.
Hosting Member: Robert Fowler NAFI# 218923
Next Meeting: Sunday, December 22, 8:00 PM Eastern
The 141 Instructors SIG meets on the fourth Sunday of every month at 8:00 PM Eastern
10. Flight School Owners and Operators Group:
This special interest group is dedicated to the unique needs and challenges faced by flight school owners and operators. It serves as a collaborative space for discussing key topics such as regulatory compliance, financial management, marketing strategies, instructor recruitment and retention, fleet maintenance, student success, and any other topics you wish to explore. Members will have an opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer networking, share best practices, explore industry developments, and work together to inspire innovation and shape the future of aviation and flight education.
Hosting Member: George Charles Allen NAFI# 223984
Next Meeting: Monday, December 9, 7:30 PM Eastern
The Flight School Owners and Operators SIG meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:30 PM Eastern
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